Mausoleum structure.



P. J. WALTER.

MAUSOLEUM STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED 1115.11.12, 1909 977,493. Patented Dec.6.1910.

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F. J. WALTER.

MAUSOLEUM STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 12, 1909v 977,493. Patented Dec.6,1910.

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FREDERICK J. HALTER, OF 'DECATUR; ILLINOIS.

ments in mausoleum structures and co1nprises novel form of building embodyinganun'iber t elements possessing marked advantap'" I One oi the objects my invention is to provide a building, of such shape, that all parts of it can be utilized advantageously, leaving no wasted space' 'An additional object is to provide such a construction that proper ventilation and drainage may be obtained for all of the the walls of the building.

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A further object of my invention is to arrange the building in such a nmnner that it may be built up in sections, one cryptbcnig positioned, and covered, so as to form a foundation for a. second crypt thercabove or on either side as may be desired.

Another purpose to be attained is the prevention of any dampness from penetrating Still a further object of my improved structure is to provide means for completely sealing the cry ')t1s-,.in an easy and effective manner.

lVith these several objects and advantages in View, the invention includes the improved form of construction about to be described, the same being disclosed in the accompanying drawings iori'ning a part of this specification and to be read in conjunction therewith.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view. showing the general outline of the building provided with a central dome, and the respective entrances; Fig. 2 is a horizontal sectional view through the building, showing the interior plan thereof and the construction of the crypts; Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view, of a portion of the building, the same disclosing the arrangement of drain pipes and ventilating open- Speeifieation of Letters Patent.

ings leading to the crypts; Fig. 4 is a sec- 'ional view, showing in rear elevation the ends of thecrypts, and the drain pipes leadinntherefrom; Fig, 5 is a view in elevation of one of the sealing s abs; Fig. 6 is an edge elevation of the same; Fig. 7 is a vertical sectional view, disclosing the interior struc- Patented Dec. 6, .1910. Application filed March 12, 1909. Serial No. 482,939.

ture 'in in'icdiatcly under the roof of the building: Fig. a detail view showing the construcl'loii of one of the crypts: and Fig. 9 a detail view in horizontal sect'on, showing the ext'cri( and interior wall construction.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, in which like reference characters refer to correspondinoparts in the scvcral views A. designates the building, which is fashioned after the shape of a cross, being pro-' vided with entrant-cs A in cach wing thcrcof. Centrally of the l'milding, is a rotunda B from which passages lead to each of the entrances A. As will be seen ."t'roin Fig.2, crypts are arranged'along both sides of the four ,passage'w: ys leading from the rotunda B, a chai'i'iber B beingformed adjacent the rotunda B with entrances B said chamber being; adapted to be used as a receiving vault. Surniounting the rotunda B is the dome B which is prOvidedwith windows-B for supplying light and ventilation to the interior passage-ways. Each crypt is formed of three sections, one upper and two side sections, said side sections having a tongue and groove connection with the upper section. The side sections designated by G, retain and support. the upper section {l and are held in position by dowel pins G set in the door at each row. After-the crypt is thus formed, cement is then applied to the sides and top, filling in between the adjacent crypts, and fornnng a smooth foundation 1' or the next crypt; above, this cement filling being designated at C By'constructing the crypt sections as SllOW1i,-] aiford means for holding the structure together until the cement has been a pplicd and has hardened.

A designates a' solid concrete wall surrounding the building, and innnediately adjacent the ends of the crypts. Surrounding the wall A is a second wall A' formed of hollow blocks, so to provide continuous bers. ground, where they are embedded in drain placed a. layer of tar paper or other suitable material A this serving to prevent dampness from penetrating the wall.

D designates the drain pipes from which lead branches D to each of the crypt cham- The drain pipes D connect to the tiles D-, said drain tiles being filled with gravel. The vitrified tile, containing gravel, seu'es to absorb any liquids which may flow from the drain pipes.

In the bottom of each of the crypt chambers, and at the front end thereof, are formed openings F, for a purpose about to be mentioned. F designates a sealing slab, which is provided with a groove F formed entirely therearound on the edges. The slab F is first positioned inthe proper crypt,

and immediately under the opening F of the crypt above. Liquid cement is then 1 poured into such opening, and entirely fills the groove F As soon as the said cement is hardened, the sealing slab F is securely held in position. For decorating purposes a marble slab F is used to cover. the scaling slab F, and this in turn, is held in place by bolts F". i

In order to utilize the greatest amount of space, I form smaller crypts G, as shown in Fig. 7, in the part of the'building beneath the slanting roof. .The detail construction of the'crypts- G is similar to that of those already described.

Suitable pilasters are provided for covering expansion joints, and reinforcing the corners and other parts of the building, as

found desirable.

It is to be understood of course, that I have disclosed herein only a preferred'embodiment of my invention, and the same is susceptible of various slight modifications and changes without departing in any way from the spirit or scope of the improvement.

What I desire to secure by Letters-Patent and claim is: p

1. A mausoleum of the character described, includinga hollow-tile wall in the form of a cross, a cement wall adjacent to said hollow-tile wall and surrounded thereby, a central chamber surmounted by a dome having entrances for light and air, a plurality of passages leading from said central chamber, crypts lining both sides of said passages and including independent sideand top-sections separated from the adjacent crypt sections by a cement filling, and tubes leading from the crypts to openings in the aforementioned hollow-tile wall.

A mausoleum of the character described, including a central chamber surmounted by a dome having entrances for light andair, a pluralit' of passages at right angles to one anot er leading from saidchamber, crypts lining both sides of said passages and including independent sideand top-sections separated from the adjacent crypt sections by a cement filling, the aforesaid central chamber and passages being formed by a hollow-tile Wall, a cement wall adjacent to said hollow-tile Wall and surrounded thereby, and tubes leading from the crypts to openin s in the afore-mentioned hollow-tile wal i In testimony whereof, I affix my signa ture, in the presence of two subscribing Wit- 

